1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2010 Audi A6. (300 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 580 kg more than 2010 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A6. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 2010 Audi A6 | |
Make | Bentley | Audi |
Model | Azure | A6 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2842 mm |